Royan, Coastal resort town in Charente-Maritime, France
The town features five sandy beaches along limestone cliffs at the mouth of the Gironde estuary, with a marina housing 1,000 vessels.
German forces occupied Royan during World War II until 1945, when RAF bombing raids caused extensive damage, leading to complete reconstruction of the town.
The Central Market building exhibits 1950s architectural innovation with its concrete sail-shaped roof, housing vendors selling regional products and fresh seafood.
Visitors can access Royan through the SNCF train station or take ferry services across the Gironde estuary to explore neighboring coastal areas.
The Church of Notre-Dame, completed in 1958, demonstrates post-war modernist design with tall ceilings and large stained glass windows.
Location: Arrondissement of Rochefort
Location: canton of Royan-Est
Location: canton of Royan-Ouest
Location: Charente-Maritime
Elevation above the sea: 12 m
Shares border with: Médis, Saint-Georges-de-Didonne, Saint-Sulpice-de-Royan, Vaux-sur-Mer
Address: 17200 Royan, France 17200 Royan
Phone: +33546395656
Email: mairie@mairie-royan.fr
Website: http://ville-royan.fr
GPS coordinates: 45.62306,-1.04306
Latest update: August 25, 2025 08:35
Église Notre-Dame de Royan
811 m
Plage de la Grande-Conche
2.3 km
Fort Suzac
4 km
Château de Mons
1.4 km
Palais des congrès de Royan
849 m
Église Saint-Pierre de Royan
1.5 km
Église Saint-Georges de Saint-Georges-de-Didonne
4.2 km
Fort du Chay
549 m
Conche de Saint-Georges
4 km
Église Notre-Dame-des-Anges de Royan
651 m
Villa Aigue-Marine
2.3 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Royan
2.7 km
Hôtel de ville de Royan
18 m
Port de Saint-Georges-de-Didonne
4 km
Plage de Foncillon
845 m
Église de l'Assomption-de-Notre-Dame
1 km
Église Saint-Pierre-ès-Liens de Médis
6.4 km
Temple de Maine-Geoffroy
2.5 km
Chapelle Saint-Jean de Marne-Yeuse
3.1 km
Villa Gracieux
2.5 km
Temple protestant de Médis
6.3 km
Pirate Park
4.6 km
Villa Les Campaniles
2.1 km
Plage de Pontaillac
826 m
Villa Addis-Abeba
816 m
Plage de Pontaillac
789 m
Plage du Chay
376 m
Orgue de tribune de l'église Notre-Dame de Royan
811 mReviews
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